Nebraska news from Tecumseh area and beyond
Tecumseh schools opened with higher attendance. Prominent Citizen Charles M Clark of Friend died last week. Fire at Nelson Columbia Opera House contained quickly. Gillespie of the deaf institute to open private school at Fort Omaha. Burglary at Ord Verna Bros store yielded $125 cash and $138 in checks found with notes.
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Tecuamseh
Charles “‘M. Clark
Columbia Opera House
Nelson
Gillespie
The
Deaf and Dumb Institute
Ft. Omaha
Verna Bros
Ord
Striking Miners Clash With Deputies in Latimer Riot
Nineteen marchers and forty one wounded after a violent clash with county deputy sheriffs led by Sheriff Martin on a Latimer highway. Foreign strikers, Poles and Hungarians, fired upon. national guard units arrive as the scene becomes a makeshift hospital.
Thirteen Iceland Fishermen Lost in Storm Drowning
The fishing fleet from Iceland reported to DeNKink that out of ninety eight boats six foundered this season causing the drowning of thirty men and boys.
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Denkink
Iceland
Vampire Bats Compared to Fruit Eaters in Old Texts
The fruit eating bats do not live on insects nor attack animals and suck blood as vampires. The vane pire is a small bat with sharp front teeth that slits the sleeper's leg to suck blood. They are seldom dangerous to humans but require care.
Sheriff Martins Story Firefight with Latimer Strikers
Sheriff Martin claims deputies fired to disperse a crowd of Polish and Hungarian strikers at Latimer after they attacked him and refused to halt. He says he did not order the shots, though twelve were killed and about forty wounded, with one deputy shot in the arm. The confrontation occurred as miners marched from West Hazelton toward Latimer to remove workers at the breaker.
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Wilkesburne
Martin
Hazelton
Court House
Latimer
West Hazelton
Ani
Latiner
Census returns reveal Romanov as czar and landowner
Rasela’s Lande and Agriculturisat reports in Loxpox on September 13 that the czar filled a census form in his own handwriting. He lists name as Romanov and social status as czar of all the Russians, with profession master of all the land of the Russian empire and landed proprietor and agriculturist. The czarina is titled czarina of all the Russians, mistress of all land, and patroness of all employment houses.
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Romanov
Nebraska Crops and Prosperity Seen Across Pawnee County
Omaha banker Henry W. Yates reports Nebraska's year with early corn safe from frost and grass in excellent condition amid good rains. W. J. Halderman of Pawnee County notes rising bank deposits, limited loan demand, and farmers expanding stock purchases as wheat and corn crops promise large yields.
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Omaha Bee
Henry W. Yates
Nebraska National Bank
Bankers’ Convention
Detroit
Nebraska
Lincoln Dispatch
W. J. Halderman
Bank of Burchard
Pawnee County
Kaiderman
Pawnee
Caenetsornseve
Peer Estet
Aseees
ORIG
Peac Tees
Lincoln land leases yield about 100000 acres at auctions
In an interview with the land commissioner, the school land leases from recent auctions total about 100000 acres, with similar volumes expected in remaining state auctions. Bonuses exceed 5000 dollars, while rents are smaller than public estimates. current receipts and January payments are outlined, with anticipated 7000 dollars in rentals for new leases if timely.
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Lincoln Dispatch
Texas Cattle Sale And Celery Farm Visit In Nebraska
345 head of cattle arrived from Texas to Osceola sparking fear of disease until veterinarians ruled the herd non contagious. Farmers paid strong prices as sales began. The Woman's Christian Temperance Union held a three day district convention at Monroe with good attendance. Delegates toured H J Hendry Co celery farm and Isaiah Lightner’s irrigation home, marveling at forty acre weedless celery fields.
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Osceola
Texas
Nebraska
Woman's Christian Temperance Union District
Monroe
H. J. Hendry & Co
Isaiah Lightner
Death Toll Rises From Emporia Wreck
Sept 13 reports say more bodies are found at the wreck site near Emporia Kansas with many passengers burned beyond recognition. The Wells Fargo safe recovered from the blaze shows intact packages after sixteen hours in the fire while officials consider the cause may be train No 1 passing a stopping signal or misunderstanding it.
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Emporia
Kar
Wells-Fargo Express Company
Yorzra
Kan
Turner
Argentina Retaliates Tariff Proposal Sent to Congress
A cablegram from United States Minister Buchanan in Buenos Ayres reports Argentina’s next year tariff plan. The Argentine president backs higher duties including 66 percent on yellow pine 3125 percent on farm wagons 100 percent on plows harrows kerosene and agricultural machinery not listed. The plan includes a presidential discretion clause to set up to 80 percent duties at will.
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Washington
State Department
United States
Buchanan
Buenos Ayres
Patents Granted for Water, Wind, and Portable Copyholder
Patents issued include an equalizer spring for a well tube to reduce power in pumping and prevent wear, a wind motor that needs no vane or governor, an undivided half to E Crowell, and a portable copyholder adjustable for size and orientation to turn pages with one hand. Des Moines attorneys Tnos G and J Ralston Orw ix report the filings dated September 9 1897.
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A. C. Diller
Marshalltown
D. W. Hoover
Lyons
Nebraska
E. Crowell
J. M. Lloyd
Des Moines
Tnos. G
J, Ralru Orwic
Solicitors of Patents
Clever Pendulum Shaft Stop And Dual Gear Mechanisms
A historic patent note describes a shaft stopped three times per revolution by a swinging pendulum with four shoulders and a three-arm shaft. another illustration shows two gears alternately rotated by a mutilated central pinion. The U S circuit court ruled that marking a patent as of an earlier date to the same patentee voids damages for infringement. Free patent information offered by Sues & Co. in Omaha Nebraska.
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U. S. Circuit Court
Sues & Co
Tent Experts
Bee Building
Omaha
Ebraska
Grand Fall Opening Sale at Boston Store Omaha
The Boston Store in Omaha announces a September 17 to 24 grand fall sale with half price railroad tickets to attend the state fair. It offers bankrupt stock, imported goods, dresses, cloaks, underwear, boots, jewelry, millinery, blankets, carpets, yarns, and a broad array of dry goods at deep discounts.
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Omaha
Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben
West
Renms
New York
Englishman recalls rabbit plague in Australia on voyage home
A traveler who passed through New York from Australia warns of the rabbit pest. He notes rabbits swarm fields causing bare acres and reports a new fencing method from Australia. He also promotes C S Raymond Co in Omaha for jewelry and wedding stationery, advertising a mail order invitation service.
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Moabbdlis
Australia
New York
A Little Girl's Letter From the Seashore
A summer note from a young girl at the seashore pleads with her father in the city for money. She lists small costs like a cent for a cone and candy and asks for one dollar, signed as a loving daughter. The piece conveys a touching plea amid seaside family life.
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Papa
Pete
Advertisement Reading Adds Value and Bargain Insight
Readers are urged to study the advertisements for reliable sellers and excellent bargains. The notice encourages adopting an advertising habit, promising useful, trustworthy offers and practical guidance from local merchants.
Irish Shilling Heirloom Bequeathed to Son in Kentucky
An Old Irish Shilling once owned by George Russell of Raywick Kentucky is described as an heirloom from the Soin family. The silver coin, about the size of a twenty five cent piece, was bequeathed by Mr Russell to his son Kelly Russell along with its family tradition.
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George Russell
Raywick
Itviss
Geen
Russell
Kelly Russell
Remarkable Freak Visitor Stays All Summer
A dime museum attendant touts a visitor as the greatest freak on display claiming the man stays in the city all summer because he is too poor to leave the area.
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Dime Museum
Gentle Etiquette Discourse Between Miss McShaddie
A courteous exchange unfolds as a speaker affirms devotion to polite literature. Miss McShaddie confirms owning several etiquette books and shares her interest in refined manners.
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Nebraska City
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National Guard
David City Commy
Wymore Battery
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Lodge of the Loyal Mystic Legion
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E. A Hess
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Atchison
Satssaurre
Jonannesrung
George Goch
Sheriff Martin
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Crope
Emporia Wreck
Argentina
Town Patent Office Report
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